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Three-Card Brag

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Three-Card Brag is a traditional British gambling card game dating back to at least the 18th century. Players are dealt three cards and bet on the strength of their hands, with the unusual feature that players can play 'blind' (without looking at their cards). Brag is considered one of the ancestors of modern poker and shares some hand rankings, though with notable differences such as a 'prial' (three of a kind) being the highest hand, followed by a running flush and a run.

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How many cards does each player receive in Three-Card Brag?

Each player is dealt three cards. Bets are made on the relative strength of those three-card hands.

Can you play blind in Three-Card Brag?

Yes. A player may bet without looking at their cards, which is the game's distinctive blind-play mechanic.

Where did Three-Card Brag originate?

Three-Card Brag is a traditional British gambling game documented from at least the 18th century. It belongs to the family of three-card betting games.

How is Three-Card Brag different from three-card poker?

Both games use three-card hands, but Three-Card Brag has the traditional option to play blind. Its British gambling history and hand-ranking traditions also distinguish it from casino-style three-card poker.

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